Dental Assisting Level 3

Learning Outcomes

Students will dive deeper into their career learning in this last section of dental assisting. They will learn to safely administer nitrous oxide and calculate the amount given to the patient. They will also learn how to fabricate temporary crowns and bridges. The informational portion of this learning will take place online, while the hands-on practice will take place in the dental office of their employment.

Eligibility Requirement

This class requires verification that you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. Eligibility must be verified before the class begins.

Step 1: Review the Acceptable Documents for Verification (PDF) for the full list of documentation that qualifies.

Step 2: If you have questions after reviewing the PDF, please contact us.

Who Should Attend?

Students who have completed level 1 and want to take their education to a further level of dental knowledge.

Dental Assisting 3 Requirements

  • Work Force Dental Assisting Level 2
  • BLS training
  • Currently working in a dental office

Additional Costs

Fixed costs

  • Textbooks or Cengage Unlimited (1 year subscription) $200-300-Should have previously purchased

Varying costs-needed for job in dental office

  • Scrubs to wear to dental office
  • Closed toed shoes
  • Protective eyewear
  • Professional Exams through Dental Assisting National Board
  • Computer/laptop-for this class
  • Access to internet-for this class

What’s Next?

After you complete Dental Assisting Level 3

  • If you have met the minimum number of hours, take the NELDA (National Entry Level Dental Assistant) DANB examination (if you have not already)
  • 2 years after you become certified with NELDA you may apply to take your CDA (Certified Dental Assistant)

Instructor Bio

Natasha Carl-Hawkins, CDA, CDIPC

Natasha graduated from CSI’s dental assisting program in 2009. In 2013, she became a certified dental assistant through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). In 2025, she received the Liz Kock scholarship through DANB. This scholarship granted her the ability to achieve certification for Dental Infection Prevention and Control. When she is not advancing her knowledge of the ever-changing dental field, she can be found assisting the dentist she has worked with for 16 years or instructing dental assisting students in the dental clinic at CSI.